Columbus, Ohio Entrepreneur Gets a Small Business Loan

SBA loans in Ohio are tough to come by these days. We take a look at one Ohio SBA loan, provided by an Ohio bank, that was approved by the SBA.

This company, based in Columbus, Ohio, offers a good example of how small businesses get financed. Taking advantage of the SBA's guaranteed loan program, they were able to get a loan from U.S. Bank National Association. We've got the inside scoop on this Ohio small business loan.

SBA Loan Borrower

COMPANY TYPE: FITNESS AND RECREATIONAL SPORTS CENTERS
COLUMBUS, OH 43240

SBA Loan Lender

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
425 WALNUT ST
CINCINNATI, OH 45202

Note that at the time it made this loan, this bank had achieved Preferred Lender Program (PLP) status from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PLP is the highest status given by the SBA to qualified lending institutions and gives the lending institution full authority to determine eligibility and credit worthiness of an applicant and to approve loans without prior review by the SBA.

SBA Loan Program Type

This loan was issued as a general business loan.

NAICS Code

713940 - Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers

Loan Approval Date

9/14/2005

Loan Approval Gross Amount

$82,000

Loan Approval from the SBA

Of the total $82,000 loan amount, the SBA guaranteed $61,500.

More Information on This SBA Loan

The borrower borrowed this money for a new business. The SBA's records indicate that the loan was not for investment in a franchise. At the time of the loan, the company had 4 employees. The loan application indicated that the loan would help generate 3 new jobs and retain 1 existing job.

Getting an SBA Loan For Your Business

If you are interested in getting money to start a business or need money for an existing business, an SBA loan can be a great source of funding.

While you may be able to find business people willing to loan money, the SBA is a tried and true source for small business loan guarantees. This loan shows that any business with ambition and the right qualifications can get an SBA loan.

About This SBA Loan Information:

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